The Powerlist

FINA Bestows “FINA Order” Honor Upon Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been honored by FINA.

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World Record Holder Dana Vollmer Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Her First Child in February

Dana Vollmer shed some light on what she’s been up to since last competing at the 2013 World Championships.

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From brain surgery to the NCAA Championships: Whitney Weisz’s Aztec comeback

Less than one year removed from a dangerous brain surgery, Whitney Weisz was scoring points for San Diego State at the NCAA Championships.

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Duke Heads to Pitt to Open Dual Meet Season

DURHAM, N.C. – A year after scoring at both the men’s and women’s NCAA Championship meets, the Duke swimming and…

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Wyoming Rides Past New Mexico in Season Opener

The Wyoming Cowgirls opened their season on Thursday at home in a dual meet against Mountain West rivals the New…

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Brazilian youngsters take down three meet records on opening day of Chico Piscina Trophy

Today was the first day of the Chico Piscina Trophy, which brings together young swimmers from various South American federations.

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Scottish Swimming Appoints Alan Lynn as New National Coach

Alan Lynn has had a hand in success in Scottish sport for years, and now Scottish Swimming has grabbed him as their new National Coach.

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USC Women Down Washington State Under the Lights in Home Opener

USC freshman Hannah Weiss had a big inaugural meet for the Trojans, winning three events against Washington State on Thursday night.

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All-State New Jersey Sprinter Holly Christensen Gives Verbal Accord to Harvard

Somerset Valley YMCA sprinter Holly Christensen has given her verbal commitment to join the Harvard class of 2019.

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Versatile Zach Bishop from New Hampshire Verbally Commits to Towson

Zach Bishop of Exeter Swim Team has made a verbal commitment to the Towson Tigers for the 2015-16 season. Bishop…

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Ohio University Gets Verbal from Butterfly/Freestyle Specialist Brittany Creasy

The Bobcats pick up another strong recruit with the verbal commitment of Brittany Creasy.

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McHugh and Tennessee knock off Queens, SwimMAC’s Team Elite make appearances at Royal Open

Freshman Sam McHugh won two titles and broke two pool records for Tennessee, as several professional athletes from SwimMAC made appearances at the Tennessee-Queens dual meet.

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Butterflier Jack Saunderson Makes Verbal Pledge to Towson Tigers

Jack Saunderson, a Reservoir High School senior from Laurel, Maryland, has made a verbal commitment to swim for the Towson…

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New Mexican Sprint Queen Gillian St. John Verbally Commits to Utah Utes

Gilliian St. John, easily the top recruit out of New Mexico in the women’s class of 2015, has verbally committed…

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Michigan State’s Zoltowski Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship

One of Michigan State’s 5 nominees for the Rhodes Scholarship this year is a member of the men’s swim team.

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